Best Gene Hsu Podcasts (2024)

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What do you say to a friend from China (audiobook) 9:25

2h ago9:25

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#DiverseBooks #CulturalAwareness #LearnChinese #MulticulturalKids #ChineseCulture Purchase on Amazon A perfect "What do you say to a Friend from China" companion to listen, read, and learn with your little one, this audio production includes Jayden's real voice to create an interactive, immersive listening experience. What daddy's says is spoken by…

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Collective Historical Chinese Memory & Ramifications for China business today 3:58

2d ago3:58

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Isn't the Art of War predicated on overcoming opponents psychologically? More important than China's five thousand years of continuous history is the collective memory and experiences of Chinese people today and how it affects their cultural psychology for business negotiations and cooperation. Few people approach cross-cultural communications with…

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Thriving in China's NEW post-Covid Normal - The Challenges 12:49

1M ago12:49

12:49

How have the keys to success evolved in China's NEW post-Covid Normal? Regardless of your opinions about China, you are undoubtedly aware of our collective challenge to improve cross-cultural communication and work more collaboratively. Prior misunderstandings that could more easily be forgiven or even funny are more contentious today and require a…

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Pragmatism and Psychology in the Chinese business arena 3:12

2M ago3:12

3:12

Pragmatic Psychology Explained! Which factors are most important for navigating China business today? I believe two ideas capture the essence of piloting your Guanxi engine toward the best possible outcomes in the Chinese business arena... Pragmatism and Psychology. #chinabusiness #chineseculture #artofwar #guanxi #communications #negotiations #psy…

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Guanxi Engine Explainer for the Chinese Business Arena 8:29

3M ago8:29

8:29

This is “The Chinese Business Arena” .. And today we’re going to discuss the fallacy of our collective myopia in the post-Covid-19 era for doing business in China. We’re going to review the REAL CULPRITS that cause communications breaking down with our Chinese counterparts, and I’m going to show you how to operate this... THE GUANXI ENGINE #chinabu…

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China’s Collective Historical Perspective & WHY IT MATTERS! 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

History is woven from different narratives, perspectives, and interpretations, and there is a saying that "History is written by victors." Perhaps more poignantly, Hermann Göring, Churchill's enemy in World War II, is recorded as saying, "The victor will always be the judge, and the vanquished the accused" at the Nuremberg trials. From the Western …

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The Emotional Journey of Chinese Employees 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

As a Western leader in China, should you be concerned that promoting someone invariably leads to others feeling apprehensive (焦虑 Jiāolǜ)? Managing Chinese employees is simple: tell them what to do. Leading Chinese employees is complicated for Western leaders, requiring a deep understanding of their cultural and emotional psychologies. Their respons…

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Texas Hold’em Psychology for Playing the China Game 0:50

4M ago0:50

0:50

The term 'Chinese arena' describes any business scenario with participants from mainland China. This term is apt because it encapsulates the emotional and psychological stresses that dominate when values and ideologies clash. Accepting alternative paradigms is possible when we imagine learning tactics for a new 'game' in a new field of play. Tradeo…

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What is GOODWILL EXTRACTION in Chinese business culture? 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

Every interaction in China can either improve a relationship or trigger a cloak of deception called goodwill extraction. While this might sound dramatic, it simply contrasts the possible outcomes of every engagement you'll encounter doing business in China. Once you understand your interactions in the proper cultural context, you will no longer be …

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How does collectivism affect teamwork in Chinese culture (post-COVID)? 0:51

4M ago0:51

0:51

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/ #chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19By Gene Hsu

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What do you think about Chinese nationalism (post-COVID)? 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/ #chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19By Gene Hsu

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Do you think there is more diversity in China or the US (post-COVID)? 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/ #chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19By Gene Hsu

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Can you imagine relationships with Chinese business partners as being like a marriage (post-COVID)? 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/ #chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19By Gene Hsu

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Are you aware of any collective myopia regarding China (post-COVID)? 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/ #chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19By Gene Hsu

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Do you ever consider how your Chinese counterparts perceive you (post-COVID)? 1:00

4M ago1:00

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New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/ #chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19By Gene Hsu

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Do you perceive China today as an economic opportunity or competitive threat (post-COVID) 1:00

4M ago1:00

1:00

New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/ #chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19By Gene Hsu

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What does the phrase Chinese pragmatism mean (post-COVID)? 1:00

4M ago1:00

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New Author Page: https://www.provocativechina.com/ #chinabusiness #chineseculture #uschina #communications #covid19By Gene Hsu

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How do you perceive China TODAY (post-COVID) 0:59

4M ago0:59

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How do you perceive China TODAY (post-COVID), and are you aware of how YOUR PERCEPTIONS affect how your Chinese counterpart perceives you? Questions about China in our collective Western consciousness have ebbed and flowed over the centuries, from an exotic oriental kingdom with vast riches to "Yellow Peril," provoking Western fears in the mid-nine…

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The Chinese Way to talk about the TikTok ban 3:39

5M ago3:39

3:39

Chinese reasoning is circular, and they communicate in an indirect, Face-giving manner. They are also hyper-nationalistic and emotionally sensitive to perceived slights, injustices, and accusations. How should you respond when Chinese counterparts ask for your opinion about politically sensitive topics? How do you avoid falling into a no-win discus…

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Solve CHINA's Unknown Unknowns FREE in 2024 2:02

7M ago2:02

2:02

https://www.genejhsu.com/SCUU2024 As we enter 2024, what are the trends affecting US-China relations, and what factors are within our control and influence? As an observer, most geopolitical flashpoints are trending negatively. We all know what they are because we are bombarded constantly with reminders in both mainstream and social media while dis…

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How has the experience of foreigners in China evolved? 3:24

1y ago3:24

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Audio sample for The Chinese Honeymoon Period audiobook on coming soon to audible. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gene-J.-Hsu/e/B092FYDCN7 #audiobooks #chinabusiness #chinaexpat #chineseculture #chinese #learnchineseBy Gene Hsu

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Mastering Art of War Psychological for Playing the China Game 1:55

1y ago1:55

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RSVP for Weekly Speak, Learn, Practice, Master (SLPM) Chinese Language & Cultural Interactive Meetups Beginning July 19, 2023 at 10:00am PST "You must be more open-minded and flexible to succeed in China" https://www.genejhsu.com/ (Free RSVP) I'm sure you've heard this advice before? It may be good advice, but it is vague and nonsensical because th…

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Mastering the Art of Perception Management in China 35:55

1y ago35:55

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Do you need help building successful business relationships (GUANXI 关系) and negotiating more smoothly with Chinese counterparts? Have you ever been perplexed why your goodwill gestures in China appear well-received but rarely yield their intended outcomes? This Chinese language and cultural immersion experience examined how to create a new China pe…

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5 Tidbits to LEVEL UP Your Persona in China 2:53

1y ago2:53

2:53

Prime your mindset and psychology to immersion yourself in our next Chinese language and cultural experience on June 22. Tactics for the Chinese Psychological Arena Why "Trust" isn't worth mentioning in China "Getting Things Done" in China has its Pitfalls (想办法) Open-Minded in China Challenge Vague or Nonsensical in Chinese https://www.genejhsu.com…

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Debunking Myths: Insights on Doing Business in China 32:47

1y ago32:47

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In this Meetup (May 11, 2023 Replay), we debunk common China myths that can lead to poor assumptions and attitudes when doing business in China. We discuss Chinese cultural dichotomies with the West and Art of War tactics that can be employed to create more constructive communication patterns and better outcomes. Timestamps Self-Introduction Ritual…

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Speak Up with Chinese Employees Language & Cultural Immersion 39:30

1+ y ago39:30

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April 20, 2023 - You might think leading Chinese employees is simple due to their respect for hierarchy, but this presumption needs to consider the hazards of interpreting Face-giving pantomimes literally, often mistakenly. While we appreciate their song and dance performance, we must purposefully orchestrate the final act. As we develop an awarene…

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Chinese Art of War NEGOTIATIONS Primer 19:59

1+ y ago19:59

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March 8, 2023 HIGHLIGHT REELS - Knowledge is POWER. Suppose you boil down what Sun Tzu teaches in the Art of War (顺子兵法 Shùnzi bīngfǎ). It comes down to understanding how your competitors think, how they are likely to behave, and exercising tactics based on the increasing likelihood of influencing them to your advantage. Success in the Chinese ar…

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Chinese Cultural Dichotomy of NEGOTIATIONS 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

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March 8, 2023 HIGHLIGHT REELS - Chinese Cultural dichotomies with the West categorize value differences likely to cause frustration and conflict and redirect opportunities for cooperation toward unintended disorder, confusion, and chaos. Everything in business involves negotiation in one form or another. Yet, this activity with counterparts in Chin…

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The Chinese Guanxi Engine EXPLAINED 3:32

1+ y ago3:32

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March 8, 2023 HIGHLIGHT REELS - Guanxi (关系) is exceptionally difficult to translate because its application in the Chinese cultural context is dynamic, emotional, and nuanced depending on the “relationship,” often misrepresented as its translation. Grammatically, Guanxi is a noun, but it resolves a situation as an adjective and an explanation like …

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HIGHLIGHT REEL: Language Up Your Mindset for China Business 11:37

1+ y ago11:37

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March 8, 2023 - They say language is the gateway into another culture, but what access does speaking Chinese grant you in China? Due to China's Face-giving culture, speaking a little Chinese can open many doors to foreigners. That said, failing to understand how, when, and why to say things can close the windows of opportunity as quickly as your co…

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HIGHLIGHT REEL: Tone Up Your Chinese Pinyin Part 1 15:12

1+ y ago15:12

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February 23, 2023 - Tone Up Your Chinese Pinyin, the first in a series of Mandarin Savvy Meetup Chinese language and cultural immersion experiences. Most of the role playing and interactive portions have been removed to highlight the concepts covered during the first portion of this experience. AGENDA Curiosity Exercise Chinese Warm-Up Exercise Sel…

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1 "Yes or No" question, 2 different languages, 4 expressions to get the answers you seek in China 18:11

1+ y ago18:11

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HIGHLIGHT REEL: Tone Up Your Chinese Pinyin Part 2 February 23, 2023 - Part 2 of Mandarin Savvy Meetup: Tone Up Your Chinese Pinyin Chinese language and cultural immersion experience. In this section, we talk about the important of TONE in both a literal (Pinyin) and figurative sense when communicating across cultural differences with Chinese count…

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Trust and Truth-Default in the Chinese cultural context (信任) 24:22

1+ y ago24:22

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Meetup Replay on 01/19/23 -- They say language is the gateway into another culture, but what about China? Translations are not only imperfect, but they reinforce a tendency to think in our own language rather than develop a new mindset for different cultural realities. THE CHINESE HONEYMOON PERIOD https://www.amazon.com/Gene-J.-Hsu/e/B092FYDCN7 AUT…

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Words+ Approach TONES for China Business 22:31

1+ y ago22:31

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Meetup Replay on 01/19/23 Part 2 -- We will role-play the most common interactions in China that are likely to veer off course, illuminate common faux pas, examine the cultural factors at play, and develop greater awareness of how our words are perceived by our Chinese counterparts. The Chinese mind is conditioned to leave itself an off-ramp for fe…

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What are we experiencing PSYCHOLOGICALLY (心理学) when communicating in China 9:57

1+ y ago9:57

9:57

December 15, 2022 - One China Cultural Awareness Center of Orange County Meetup workshop Introducing of the psychological factors at play, both internally and externally, when communicating with Chinese people. Learning to play and win the China game inside the Chinese arena means developing an understanding of the 'Chinese Mind' and develop greate…

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Manage the Different Shades of Gray because nothing in China is Black or White 12:40

1+ y ago12:40

12:40

BEST ADVICE FOR CHINA… "In order to be successful in China, you need to learn to manage the different shades of gray because nothing in China is black or white." David Chang | China CEO | Philips China During my first visit to Shanghai in 2004, I had the opportunity to sit 1-on-1 with David Chang, China CEO of Philips China, and I have remember the…

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Words Matter in China, but HOW? 6:16

1+ y ago6:16

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Words+ Approach in EXACTLY WHAT TO SAY IN CHINA Why can't Chinese people answer a simple 'Yes' or 'No' question, and what are the downsides when you answer directly with 'Yes' or 'No?' In this book, we will role-play the most common interactions in China that are likely to veer off course, illuminate common faux pas, examine the cultural factors at…

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Just tap your Chinese cigarette ashes on the floor 3:57

1+ y ago3:57

3:57

Excerpt from After The Chinese Honeymoon - A common scene in China that reminds me how cultural differences can create real inconveniences in relationships where emotions play a more significant role around heightened expectations. https://www.genejhsu.com/blog/justtapBy Gene Hsu

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Chinese Cultural Concept Review Meetup Live (利益 Lìyì) 10:37

1+ y ago10:37

10:37

November 17, 2022 - One China Cultural Awareness Center of Orange County Meetup workshop AGENDA I. Introductions (自我介绍 zìwǒ jièshào) - Part 1 (https://youtu.be/GnbkFIWAmBc) II. Deep Immersion Chinese Cultural Concept Chapter 1: HOW THEY OPERATE (Guanxi 关系) - Part 2 (https://youtu.be/_rDLaG1Nbck) Chapter 2: WHAT THEY CONSIDER (利益 Lìyì) - Part 3 (htt…

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Chinese Cultural Concept Review Meetup Live (Guanxi 关系) 11:17

1+ y ago11:17

11:17

November 17, 2022 - One China Cultural Awareness Center of Orange County Meetup workshop AGENDA I. Introductions (自我介绍 zìwǒ jièshào) - Part 1 (https://youtu.be/GnbkFIWAmBc) II. Deep Immersion Chinese Cultural Concept Chapter 1: HOW THEY OPERATE (Guanxi 关系) - Part 2 (https://youtu.be/_rDLaG1Nbck) Chapter 2: WHAT THEY CONSIDER (利益 Lìyì) - Part 3 III.…

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The Chinese Honeymoon Period Meetup Live 1 Replay Part 1 16:53

1+ y ago16:53

16:53

November 17, 2022 - One China Cultural Awareness Center of Orange County Meetup workshop AGENDA I. Introductions (自我介绍 zìwǒ jièshào) - Part 1 II. Deep Immersion Chinese Cultural Concept Chapter 1: HOW THEY OPERATE (Guanxi 关系) - Part 2 Chapter 2: WHAT THEY CONSIDER (利益 Lìyì) - Part 3 III. Role Playing IV. LIVE Q&A Watch on YouTube https://youtu.be/G…

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Chinese collectivism and Teamwork don't mix 1:58

1+ y ago1:58

1:58

I fundamentally believe 'Collective' action doesn't foster 'Team' chemistry - What's your opinion? https://www.genejhsu.com/atchbook (Join the latest discussions for 'After The Chinese Honeymoon') #worldcup #football #soccer #Chineseculture #worldcup2022 #FIFABy Gene Hsu

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Hey Americans and Chinese, Cultural differences are NOT the reason we can't get along 1:58

2y ago1:58

1:58

Why do we say cultural differences are the main reason we can't get along? https://www.genejhsu.com/atchbook (Join the latest discussions for 'After The Chinese Honeymoon') #Chinabusiness #Chineseculture #ArtofWar #Guanxi #ChineseAmerican #USChinaBy Gene Hsu

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Chinese phrases connect to explain Chinese thinking 1:48

2y ago1:48

1:48

Some layers and nuances must be peeled away and reinterpreted to reach a common understanding with your Chinese staff, colleagues, and partners. 安慰 Ānwèi 发泄 Fāxiè 关系 Guānxì 好处 Hǎochù 被理解 Bèi lǐjiě 焦虑 Jiāolǜ https://www.genejhsu.com/atchbook #chineseculture #chinabusiness #learnchinese #mandarin #guanxi #学中文 #普通话…

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What my Chinese counterpart was doing while I was living the "American Dream" 1:49

2y ago1:49

1:49

Excerpt from my upcoming book, After The Chinese Honeymoon https://www.genejhsu.com/atchbook #Chinabusiness #Chineseculture #AmericanDream #Guanxi #ChinaDream #USChinaBy Gene Hsu

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Your Chinese Putter: Putting For Dough in China 1:33

2y ago1:33

1:33

What tactics, tools, and mindset adjustments are needed to play and win today's China game insight the Chinese arena? Excerpt from my upcoming book, After The Chinese Honeymoon The things you 'Practice for show' won't help you get your ball in the hole in China. Instead, you will need to replace your Putter to play a round in China and practice usi…

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When our Fundamental Perception Clashes with China's 1:51

2y ago1:51

1:51

Excerpt from my upcoming book, After The Chinese Honeymoon Intuition and comprehension, rather than the truth and facts, form the basis of our perceptions, and they are misperceptions until our flawed presumptions are identified. Yet, those flaws are abstract and demanding to recognize across disparate cultural differences, so we are left strugglin…

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Michael Dell illustrates Chinese Guanxi in practice 3:00

2y ago3:00

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Excerpt from my upcoming book, After The Chinese Honeymoon One of my first previews of the importance of Guanxi in Asian business culture were the early stories told by my Uncle John, who in the 80s was the National Sales Manager for Zenith based in Austin, Texas. Uncle John was raised in Taiwan following the Chinese Communist Revolution in 1949, s…

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Chinese attempts at persuasion randomly shift focus due to Confucius 1:00

2y ago1:00

1:00

Have you ever found Chinese attempts at persuasion (狡辩 jiǎobiàn) unconvincing? Chinese have been conditioned that it is prudent to deflect blame from oneself, even before it has been assigned to them. It's a reflex mechanism. It is also normal for them to attempt to persuade others based on their 'Perception' of what is valuable or meaningful. Howe…

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China's mirage meets reality within an exotic Chinese Shangri-la! 3:00

2y ago3:00

3:00

The past twenty years for China have been a remarkable stretch of its five thousand-year history, and perhaps it's the only necessary period for understanding today's China and interacting with its new normal. How can I tell a compelling story that adds more depth and clarity to Chinese thinking? How can readers reveal unknown unknowns beneath thei…

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